Category Archives: Local News

Mayor McLean to deliver State of the City address today

Mayor McLean to deliver State of the City address today

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is delivering her annual State of the City address at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) in downtown Boise later today. (Thursday) McLean will give her address from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. in the Pioneer Room. It will be followed by a reception from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. in the Garden Terrace. You can…MORE

Caldwell man killed in motorcycle crash Wednesday

Caldwell man killed in motorcycle crash Wednesday

 Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Wednesday at approximately 9:16 p.m. in Canyon County, north of Caldwell. The crash happened at Old Highway 30 and Galloway Road. A Kia Niro driven by a 24-year-old male from Caldwell was northbound on Old Highway 30 and turned into a driveway on…MORE

Boise City Council hears BPD racism investigation findings

Boise City Council hears BPD racism investigation findings

A law firm released it’s findings to the Boise City Council last night, and says it doesn’t appear racism is an endemic in the Boise Police Department. Steptoe & Johnson attorney Michael Bromwich told the city council the investigation into racism in the Boise Police Department found that many officers were surprised to find out…MORE

West Ada School District Levy Fails

West Ada School District Levy Fails

People in Ada County went to the ballot box on Tuesday with the WASD seeking a $50 million School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy. The votes have been counted, and the LEVY FAILED to reach the needed threshold of votes needed. Only 43% of voters were in favor of the levy, with 57% against. The…MORE

Missing kayaker body recovered

Missing kayaker body recovered

The Boise Fire Dive Rescue Team was conducting training on the Boise River when they found and then recovered the body of a missing kayaker. The man has been missing since early this month. Witnesses reported he put in the river at Barber Park, and his last known location was in the middle of the…MORE

Memorial Day Travel Trends Up

Memorial Day Travel Trends Up

If you’re planning a getaway Memorial Day weekend, you’re not alone. According to AAA, there will be 2.7 million more traveler’s nationally than last year…including 241,000 Idahoans taking a trip, to kick off what is expected to be a very busy travel season. The Memorial Day weekend “official” travel period runs from Thursday, May 25…MORE

Polls open 8am to 8pm

Polls open 8am to 8pm

It’s Election Day and there are a number of key issues on the ballot including school bonds and levies. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters must vote at the designated polling location for their district. If you requested an absentee ballot, it must be returned to the Ada or Canyon…MORE

Election day information

Election day information

Today is election day – and there are some big school bonds and levies that will be decided. West Ada School District is seeking a record $500 million plant facilities levy. According to a report from Idaho Education News, the state’s largest school district believes the money will cover a decade’s worth of building needs.…MORE

Idaho Steelheads vs Allen Americans Game 2 Tonight in Boise

Idaho Steelheads vs Allen Americans Game 2 Tonight in Boise

Following the deadly mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas, the Steelheads and the Americans are preparing for the rest of their playoff series. After eight people, including the shooter, died in Allen Saturday, the Steelheads game against the Americans was postponed. The shooting took place at Allen Premium Outlets, less than a mile…MORE

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Blogs

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little

Biden’s vaccine mandate is not the solution By Governor Brad Little Americans are deeply divided on COVID-19 and the response to it. Public health has turned political, there’s no doubt about it. But the situation playing out in hospitals across the country isn’t up for debate. There are more patients in need of critical care…

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little Idaho to help secure U.S.-Mexico border because Biden won’t July 7, 2021 Last week I announced my plan to send Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers to Arizona to help secure the United States-Mexico border and curb the flow of illegal drugs into Idaho due to failed Biden-Harris immigration…

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke   Happy Birthday, Idaho – Let’s Celebrate and Maintain the Idaho Way BY: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke, Oakley There is no better place to live, work, and raise a family than Idaho. As a proud Idaho native who believes, promotes and lives our…